Millcreek Elementary School vs Tates Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millcreek Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Tates Creek Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
| Measure | Millcreek Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky | Tates Creek Middle School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #598 of 707 | #143 of 217 |
| National rank | #34382 of 50,301 | #7467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Lexington | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tates Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 36.4).
- •Tates Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Tates Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Tates Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 70.5%).
- •Millcreek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Tates Creek Middle School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 529.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Millcreek Elementary School better than Tates Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tates Creek Middle School ranks higher (50.9 vs 36.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Millcreek Elementary School and Tates Creek Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Millcreek Elementary School: 529. Tates Creek Middle School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Millcreek Elementary School and Tates Creek Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Millcreek Elementary School is 598th of 707 and Tates Creek Middle School is 143rd of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).